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speaking of

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈspikɪŋ əv/ · UK /ˈspiːkɪŋ əv/

speaking of means: Used to introduce a topic connected to something just mentioned.

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Used to introduce a topic connected to something just mentioned.

  • Speaking of food, I am hungry.
  • Speaking of Anna, have you heard from her?
  • Speaking of exams, mine starts tomorrow.

How to use it: speaking of someone/something (Speaking of holidays, when are you leaving?)

Similar words: on that subject

Common phrases: speaking of work, speaking of holidays

Questions about speaking of

What does speaking of mean?

Used to introduce a topic connected to something just mentioned.

What is speaking of in other languages?

Türkçe: söz açılmışken · Español: hablando de · Français: à propos de · Deutsch: wo wir gerade von etwas sprechen · Italiano: a proposito di · 日本語: といえば

How do you pronounce speaking of?

In American English /ˈspikɪŋ əv/; in British English /ˈspiːkɪŋ əv/.

How do you use speaking of in a sentence?

Speaking of food, I am hungry. Speaking of Anna, have you heard from her?

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